Rochester Art Club
Barnes & Noble, Rochester, NY
2025 All Members Fall Exhibition
November 3 – 29, 2025 |Barnes & Noble, Rochester, NY
Deadline is October 13th.
3 weeks left to enter.
Members Only.
Deadline is October 13th. Members Only. To enter, visit:
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Deadline for entry: October 13, 2025
Show Reception
Thursday, November 6, 5–7pm
Hours
Sunday 10am–8pm
Monday–Saturday 9am–9pm
Were and When
The Rochester Art Club 2025 All Members Fall Exhibition will open at Barnes & Noble upstairs Community Room, 3349 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618 on Monday, November 3, 2025.
Show Reception
Thursday, November 6, 5–7pm
Hours
Sunday 10am–8pm
Monday–Saturday 9am–9pm
Juror for Selection and Awards
Thomas Kegler, thomaskegler.com
Thomas Kegler’s growing volume of work, considered to be among the most influential of our time, embodies a confident humility obtained from a life spent outdoors.
An internationally recognized artist, Thomas is a self-taught realist painter and accomplished educational film producer. He is also a renowned art educator and champion of future artists, young and old. The wilds of New York State and a close-knit family of designers and entrepreneurs shaped his early love of art and the outdoors. Fly fishing and guiding in Alaska’s backcountry cemented his pursuit of a life path illuminated by sunlight more often than lamplight. The grandeur of the American West has proven to be an insatiable muse for the past several years.
His work draws on the techniques and sensibilities of the Hudson River school, Tonalism and Lumanism movements of the mid-1800's. Each piece celebrates the grandeur and mystery of God's creation through careful attention to often-overlooked subtleties.
Thomas is recognized as a top artist among many national organizations and has been featured in numerous publications. His work is showcased in galleries, collections, and publications worldwide. Thomas lives in Western New York with his children.
More information about Tom’s landscape, still life and portrait paintings may be found on his website: thomaskegler.com
Thomas Kegler’s growing volume of work, considered to be among the most influential of our time, embodies a confident humility obtained from a life spent outdoors.
An internationally recognized artist, Thomas is a self-taught realist painter and accomplished educational film producer. He is also a renowned art educator and champion of future artists, young and old. The wilds of New York State and a close-knit family of designers and entrepreneurs shaped his early love of art and the outdoors. Fly fishing and guiding in Alaska’s backcountry cemented his pursuit of a life path illuminated by sunlight more often than lamplight. The grandeur of the American West has proven to be an insatiable muse for the past several years.
His work draws on the techniques and sensibilities of the Hudson River school, Tonalism and Lumanism movements of the mid-1800's. Each piece celebrates the grandeur and mystery of God's creation through careful attention to often-overlooked subtleties.
Thomas is recognized as a top artist among many national organizations and has been featured in numerous publications. His work is showcased in galleries, collections, and publications worldwide. Thomas lives in Western New York with his children.
More information about Tom’s landscape, still life and portrait paintings may be found on his website: thomaskegler.com
Entry Fee
- Up to 4 pieces may be submitted.
- A non-refundable entry fee of $30 per artist is required, which covers 1 to 4 entries.
- This entry fee is paid via credit or debit card through ShowSubmit.com. In your digital image, show only the artwork, no frame.
Rules of Entry
- This show is open to all RAC members.
- All entrants must be a member in good standing as of January 1, 2025.
- Entries must have been created within the last two years and may not have been shown at any previous RAC or other juried show within Monroe County or previously displayed at Barnes & Noble.
- All aspects of the entry must be the artist’s original work including subject, photography, composition, drawing and painting. (see professional guidelines below)
- Entries may not be produced in any instructional class or workshop, or under the paid mentorship of another artist.
- In your digital image, show only the artwork, NO FRAME.
- No diptych or triptych paintings, mechanical reproductions, photography, crafts or computer-generated art.
- 3-D art is not acceptable for this show. All art must be displayed on the walls at Barnes & Noble.
- Nudes are not acceptable for this show.
- All paintings must be dry, securely framed or gallery wrapped, and supported by picture wire only. Sawtooth hangers are NOT allowed.
- Please make sure that your wire ends are covered with tape to prevent injuries to the hanging committee.
- Fill out and attach labels on the last page of the prospectus (download below).
- The four pieces submitted should have the maximum combined diagonal measurement of 80”, including mat and frame. See the diagram in the prospectus (download below) if you are unsure how to do this.
The Rochester Art Club reserves the right to refuse artwork that does not follow our framing requirements and professional guidelines. It is every member’s responsibility to meet drop off and pick up times. If you cannot meet them, arrange for someone else to drop or pick up at those set times…no exceptions.
For additional criteria, please download the prospectus.
Awards
- Best of Show Award ($150)
- Rochester Picture Framing Award ($100 Rochester Picture Framing gift card)
- Rochester Art Supply Award ($50 Rochester Art Supply gift card)
- 6 Juror Awards ($50)
- 6 Merit Awards ($25)
Only one award per member is allowed.
Sales
Work may be for sale; NFS is allowed.
All sales of paintings are to be handled by the artist. The artist’s email addresses will be listed on the program, but price listings are not allowed at Barnes & Noble. There is no commission payable to Barnes & Noble.
All artwork must remain on exhibit until the end of the show. This means artwork MAY NOT be picked up BEFORE the pickup time or AFTER the pickup time on Sunday, November 30, 2025!
All artwork must remain on exhibit until the end of the show. This means artwork MAY NOT be picked up BEFORE the pickup time or AFTER the pickup time on Sunday, November 30, 2025!
Professional Guidelines
All entries must be entirely created by the artist all the way through the process from conception to the finished piece. Artist’s own reference photos (if needed) must be used. Example: photos used for reference must be original, from life, taken by the artist. No stock photo references or third party photos are permitted.
The up to four pieces submitted should have the maximum combined diagonal measurement of 80” including the frame and mat.
The up to four pieces submitted should have the maximum combined diagonal measurement of 80” including the frame and mat.
Show Committee
Anne McCune, Victoria Brzustowicz, Jeff Tokarz & Melanie Rinn Martinek
Webmaster ~ Victoria Brzustowicz
Webmaster ~ Victoria Brzustowicz
Terms
The Rochester Art Club does not anticipate damage or theft; however, neither Barnes & Noble nor Rochester Art Club is liable for loss, damage, or theft of art works during any phase of this exhibit.
The artist grants permission to reproduce work for digital publicity purposes. Copyright will be attributed to the artist. Entry into this exhibition constitutes agreement with all conditions set forth in the prospectus and entry form and is your commitment to participate.
Additional Notification Information
Notifications will be emailed and posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on October 23, 2025.
You may view the notification in your ShowSubmit account by logging in and clicking tapping the Notifications at the top right of the screen, or in your Entry History.
If you do not receive your email, login and view the notification in your account. We cannot respond to inquiries regarding the status of notifications.
Note: Entries made prior to 2023 may not display the View Notification link.
Image and Filename Specifications
- File Format: Submit original, high-quality JPEG image files. Other formats (e.g., PNG, TIFF) are not accepted.
- Crop Your Image: Ensure only the artwork itself is visible in the image. Do not show any visible matting, frames, or background distractions.
- Orientation: Make sure your image is oriented correctly (right side up) so that the artwork appears in its intended viewing direction.
- Image Size: You do not need to resize your image files before uploading. The system will automatically resize them. Smaller images cannot be enlarged to meet the requirements, so ensure your images are high resolution before uploading.
- File Names: You do not need to rename your files before uploading them. The system will handle any file naming requirements.
- File Size: There is a 30mb maximum file size limit. Larger image files will take longer to upload and process.
Additional Entry Information
- You will pay for your entry by credit or debit card using our secure checkout system.
- After your entry is submitted and paid for, you may log back in to review your entry, edit artist and image information, and add or substitute images up until the entry deadline (October 13, 2025.)
- Entry fees are not refundable and must be submitted and paid by the entry deadline.
- Entries cannot be accepted or changed after the deadline. Incomplete entries will be disqualified.
Support
For questions about RAC or this Prospectus, please contact Victoria Brzustowicz ([email protected]).
For technical support or entry questions, first check our Help Center or Entry Guide. If you still need help, email ShowSubmit Support ([email protected]). We’ll respond between 9am and 6pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.